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San José guide

Veterinary Services

Vet services in San José, Costa Rica

Emergency vets, export clinics, and boarding facilities — vetted by our team

Emergency Vet

Hospital Intensivet

La Sabana neighbourhood (1.5 km west of Pops on Sabana), San José

Phone: +506 4002 2330Distance: 1.5 km from Parque La SabanaHours: 24/7, 365 days

Export & Health Certificate Clinic

Hospital Veterinario Agromédica

Escazú, San José Metropolitan Area

Phone: +506 2289 4101Distance: 8 km from city centreHours: 24/7 including Sundays

Boarding & Daycare

Medical Pets Curridabat

325m south of McDonald's, Plaza del Sol, Curridabat, San José

Phone: +506 2271 0000Distance: 6 km from Parque La SabanaHours: 24/7

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